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Autonomous Bird Deterrence.

Zero Manual Effort. |

DroneMate autonomously patrols your land, detects bird flocks using AI sensors, and deploys precision acoustic deterrents — saving Australian farms millions in crop losses every season.
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DroneMate · Live Telemetry MISSION ACTIVE
LIVE FEED GPS: –33.8°S 151.0°E
14.3m
Altitude
8.2m/s
Velocity
94%
Battery
ON
Deterrence
7
Birds Detr.
12:42
ETA RTB
–The Problem

Bird Damage Is Costing
You
Every Season

Australian farmers lose hundreds of millions each year to bird damage — while traditional deterrents fail to keep pace with adaptive bird behaviour.

Traditional solutions like netting, scarecrows, and gas cannons are costly to install, labour-intensive to maintain, and birds quickly habituate to them — rendering them ineffective within weeks.

$500M+

AUD in annual crop losses due to birds

Wine Grape Losses

Up to $50,000 per hectare in damage — entire harvests wiped out by cockatoos and corellas during critical ripening windows.

Grain & Nut Crops

Cockatoos, Corellas and Parrots systematically destroy grain and nut crops — stripping paddocks overnight before conventional monitoring detects activity.

Livestock & Biosecurityv

Indian Myna birds contaminate water sources and spread disease, posing a direct biosecurity risk to livestock and threatening native species.

High Mitigation Costs

Netting alone can cost thousands per hectare to install. Gas cannons require manual reloading. And birds adapt to both — fast.

–The Solution

Meet DroneMate

An autonomous AI-powered drone system that detects, tracks, and scares birds using smart adaptive flight patterns and predator sounds — completely hands-free.

No Manual Labour

Fully autonomous — schedules, deploys, and returns without operator input

No Bird Nets

No installation cost, no damage risk, no labour for maintenance

No Chemicals

Eco-safe, humane deterrence — no pesticide risk to crops or compliance issues

No Habituation

Unlike scarecrows or gas cannons — AI varies patterns so birds never adapt

Intelligent Autonomous System

Dronemate uses AI computer vision and GPS to autonomously patrol defined zones, detect bird presence, activate predator audio, and adapt flight patterns in real-time — all without human intervention.

AI Computer Vision GPS Autonomous Predator Audio Auto-Dock Return Wireless Charging Portal Monitoring

20 Min

Flight Time

100%

Auto Operation

1Hr

Wire Charging

24*7

Coverage

Engineered in Every Dimension

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Crafted with intent
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Engineered for
aerial mastery

Every surface, every angle, every gram considered. Composed with the obsession a craftsman brings to a masterpiece.

4K
Resolution
58m
Flight time
3km
Range
Propulsion

Quad-rotor
precision thrust

Four brushless motors tuned to the exact pitch of carbon-fibre blades. Dynamic load-balancing responds in 12 milliseconds.

12ms
Response
2800
Max RPM
Vision intelligence

Six-axis
obstacle sensing

Omnidirectional detection using dual stereo vision and downward infrared. Builds a live 3D map 30 times per second.

30×
Maps/sec
360°
Coverage
Camera payload

3-axis stabilised
imaging pod

Mechanically stabilised gimbal with 0.01° accuracy. Shoot cinematic 4K at 120fps in any conditions.

0.01°
Accuracy
120fps
4K video
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— Command & Control

From Deployment to Data In Minutes

The DroneMate Portal gives farmers and operators a real-time view of every active mission — accessible from any browser, anywhere on your property.

Live GPS Tracking

Monitor drone position in real time on an aerial map view. GPS, battery, altitude, and speed data updated continuously during flight.

Online Path Planning

Draw custom flight paths directly on a map tailored to your farm layout. Schedule patrol zones, timing windows, and deterrence intensity.

Activity Alerts

Receive real-time audio and visual alerts during patrol missions. Monitor bird chase-off events and mission completion status remotely.

Data Insights & Reports

Access historical mission logs, bird activity heatmaps, and deterrence effectiveness metrics. Continuously improve patrol strategy over time.

DRONEMATE PORTAL — MISSION CONTROL
System Status
UNITDM-001
STATUSACTIVE
BATTERY87%
ALTITUDE14.3m
SPEED8.2m/s
MISSIONZONE A3
Alerts
Birds detected — deterrence active
Zone B patrol in 12 min
Mission 7 complete — RTB
Live Map — Farm Zone A3
Farm Zone Map
BIRDS DETERRED23
COVERAGE94%
MISSIONS TODAY7 / 8
NEXT PATROL14:30 AEST

— Workflow

Four Steps to Active Protection

No permanent infrastructure. No pilot on standby. Just consistent, scheduled bird deterrence at scale.
Deploy
Deploy & Launch

Operator places DroneMate on its landing pad and triggers the mission via portal or schedule. No fixed infrastructure required — the drone begins its pre-planned flight automatically.

Patrol
Patrol

AI-driven navigation with terrain following and obstacle avoidance ensures systematic coverage of large areas with precision.

Detect
Detect & Deter

On entering detection zones, the system activates predatory bird sounds to instantly disperse threats before any damage occurs.

Return
Return & Recharge

Drone autonomously returns to its landing pad, initiates wireless charging, and is ready for the next mission in ~40 minutes.

— Engagement Options

Choose Your Entry Point

Start with an assessment or go straight to full deployment — we'll match the right engagement to your situation.

AI Audio Monitoring Survey

30-day continuous bird threat analysis using smart audio surveillance technology. Ideal baseline assessment before any intervention.
30-day on-site monitoring survey
AI-based bird activity and behaviour reports
Identification of peak bird activity windows
Early warning insights for proactive action
Ideal for species like black cockatoos and ducks
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DroneMate Bird Deterrent Survey

Smart drone bird control customised for your farm. Real-time deterrence, smart tracking, and a full site assessment in 1–2 days.
1–2 day on-site drone survey
Real-time bird chase-off demonstrations
Autonomous flight missions using Dronemate
Smart tracking and deterrence in action
Live access to monitoring portal and analytics
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Full System Deployment

Complete DroneMate system installation, portal onboarding, operator training, and seasonal deterrence program tailored to your operation.
Full DroneMate hardware supply
Portal setup & mission planning
On-site operator training
Seasonal support & optimisation
Ideal for species like black cockatoos and ducks
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– Capabilities

Engineering-Grade Features

Autonomous Flight System

Pre-planned mission execution with AI-powered navigation, waypoint tracking, and automatic return-to-base on low battery or mission completion.

AI-Based Bird Detection

Smart detection algorithms identify bird activity zones in real time, triggering targeted deterrence only when and where it's needed.

Predatory Sound Deterrence

Onboard speaker system emits customisable predatory bird calls. Effective on Cockatoos, Corellas, Parrots, Ducks, and Black Cockatoos.

Portal-Based Monitoring

Unified online control interface. Monitor live flights, review historical data, schedule missions, and draw custom patrol zones from any device.

Remote Control Override

Full RC override capability gives operators manual control at any time — critical for dynamic situations requiring immediate human judgement.

Real-Time Analytics

GPS tracking, bird activity reports, mission logs, and coverage analytics deliver actionable insights to optimise deterrence strategy over time.

— Deployment Use Cases

Built for Demanding Environments

Farms & Vineyards

Protect grain paddocks, orchards, vineyards, and mixed-crop farms from Cockatoos, Corellas, Parrots, and Ducks during critical growth and harvest windows.

Solar Farms

Prevent panel fouling and nesting damage caused by birds. Protect solar arrays spanning large areas without physical netting or fencing.

Airports & Airfields

Reduce bird strike risk on runways and approach paths. Continuous automated patrol replaces costly manual bird hazard monitoring teams.

Industrial & Warehouses

Deter roosting and nesting in warehouses, logistics centres, and open industrial sites — eliminating biosecurity risks and contamination events.

– Return on Investment 

Calculate Your Savings

" ROI CALCULATOR "

Enter your farm parameters to see your estimated annual losses and how quickly DroneMate pays for itself.
DroneMate ROI Calculator
ROI Estimator v2.0  /  DroneMate
DroneMate Cost-Benefit Analysis
Based on ABARES Crop Loss Data
Scenario:
Farm Parameters
Farm Size —
Primary Crop Type
Bird Damage Estimate —
10%
5% Low15% Moderate30% Severe
Revenue per Hectare
DroneMate System Cost
$35,000 AUD
Typically $28,000–$35,000 AUD
Valid for farms within 3 km flight range
AUD / yr
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Based on ABARES farm survey data and conservative Australian agricultural benchmarks. Not financial advice.
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Annual Bird Damage Loss
—AUD / yr
Recoverable Value with DroneMate Realistic
—AUD / yr
Net Annual Benefit
—AUD
ROI
—%
Payback Period
—mths
Recovery Efficiency
—%
3-Year Net Profit Projection
Annual Revenue Comparison (AUD)
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DroneMate
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DroneMate
Net Profit
Increase
Break-Even Timeline
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Year 0 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Cumulative 3-Year Net Return
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⚠ Important Estimates Notice
  • Results are indicative estimates based on average Australian farm data and typical DroneMate performance benchmarks.
  • Actual savings depend on bird pressure, local species, seasonal variance, and farm management practices.
  • Drone effectiveness may reduce over time if birds habituate to static patterns — varied flight routines are recommended.
  • System pricing of $35,000 AUD includes installation; operating costs vary by usage intensity and maintenance schedule.
  • This tool does not constitute financial or agronomic advice. Contact a Skytronics specialist for a site-specific assessment.

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